Sam's

Much more than just five senses

samanthakoh — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:49:06 +0000

It is ironic how people sprint to chase certain dreams when they were young, only to realise whatever they have been chasing for aren’t what they really want ten years down the line. Dreams keep changing with age, and we can never keep up.

Ultimately, what is it in life that human beings want to achieve? Is it fame? Beauty? True love? Or wealth? Happiness from being able to do whatever we want, anytime, anywhere? Or could it be happiness from having a complete family? What about a successful career? A stress-free life perhaps? Or could it be all of the above?

I am turning 26 and I still don’t know what I want in life. I know I want an egg in my sandwich, a beautiful mascara to match my eyeshadow, a new case for my iPhone 4…

but life is much more than these, isn’t it?

Chanel Spring-Summer 2011

samanthakoh — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:38:40 +0000

Classic flap in lambskin interwoven with floral mousseline, Chanel clasp and leather interlaced chain.

Classic flap bag in tweed, embellished with spring inspired jewels and Mademoiselle clasp.

Classic flap bag in quilted iridescent calfskin

Classic flap bag in metallic lambskin with a leather interlaced chain and a Chanel clasp

Classic flap bag made of assorted tweed and fabric pieces, Chanel clasp and leather interlaced chain.

Bowling bag in patent calfskin with a leather interlaced chain, and a leather shoulder strap with a Chanel pendant.

Large bowling bag in iridescent calfskin with an interlaced chain and a leather shoulder strap with a Chanel pendant.

Large shopping bag in quilted pearl calfskin lined with a tone on tone leather interlaced chain.

Visit www.chanel.com

Chanel Spring-Summer 2011 – Pre collection

samanthakoh — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:40:12 +0000

Bowling bag with quilted jersey Mademoiselle chain and CC pendant charm

Classic flap bag in matt snakeskin with tone on tone stitching. Interlaced chain and CC clasp

Camera case with quilted vinyl with front pocket. Leather interlaced chain and CC charm

Classic flap bag in calfskin with Mademoiselle chain and clasp

Classic flap bag in quilted calfskin. Retro chain and leather shoulder strap and CC signature

Large tote bag in quilted calfskin. Retro chain and leather shoulder strap and CC signature

Large tote bag in washed grained calfskin. CC signature and handles in smooth calfskin

Envelope bag in quilted calfskin. Mademoiselle chain and clasp in metal and plexiglass

Chanel mini in quilted patent calfskin with Chanel closure

Large zip pocket wallet in quilted patent calfskin, with Chanel strap closure

Large yen wallet in quilted patent calfskin with Chanel closure

Key-holder in quilted patent calfskin with Chanel closure

Small double sided wallet in quilted lambskin in Mademoiselle clasp and strap closure

Small clutch in shiny lambskin with interlaced chain and stitched Chanel closure

Visit www.chanel.com

Are these in trend?

samanthakoh — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:20:05 +0000

Every store I go to these days seem to display jewellery in somewhat similar designs. Whether you like it or not, these are definitely in trend.

I think the Louis Vuitton bracelet in vernis did attract my attention, and I thought it would be perfect to match with a vernis bag of the same colour (above showing rouge fauviste). I am not the person to regularly wear bracelets, but maybe it’s time I should try cultivating the habit!

Burberry updates

samanthakoh — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:03:59 +0000

After two to three days of abstinence from online shopping, I finally revisited several websites, one of which includes Burberry, and I just wanted to say that I didn’t like their whole change of webpage layout! It now looks like this.

*Please ignore what you see at the left lower quadrant (that’s just my MacBook not having the printscreen button on the keyboard). I found it very much unfriendlier compared to the old layout. E.g. the trenchcoats and bags page now look something like below.

It does look a little messy, doesn’t it? Anyway, I managed to steer my way through the hurdles into where I would usually browse, and found several pretty good-looking bags.

They are from the pale trench line, cost £425, £795 and £450 respectively. There is a large matching wallet at £225 as well. Check them out at www.uk.burberry.com

Something funny to welcome a new year

samanthakoh — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:37:45 +0000

Came across this in The Telegraph, under pictures of the year 2010: bizarre pictures and funny animal photos.

A dog almost died and needed an emergency operation after she wolfed down a family of toy cats. Snowy the West Highland Terrier had to be operated on by vets after she swallowed five ceramic ornaments. X-rays clearly showed the little cats inside the dog’s stomach.

LOL.

Happy New Year everyone!

Triple celebration

samanthakoh — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 18:08:44 +0000

I clerked my patients in, learnt about their problems and pains from them, gave them treatment and made them feel better again.

My patients thanked me for making them feel better, sometimes for simply lending an ear.

After a month of hard work, I got my pay check and used the money to contribute to the comfort of my life and also my parents’.

All of the above are part of the many satisfying feelings medicine has given me, but nothing is compared to those proud faces, whenever they are asked, and the way they tell others, how my achievement has gratified them. This is the best part of being a doctor, to me.

Merry Christmas, daddy and mommy..And happy belated birthday, daddy.

A white christmas

samanthakoh — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:24:51 +0000

It’s amazing how different a place could look covered with snow compared to without. These are scenic pictures of where I live currently. They look just breathtakingly beautiful. Snow can sometimes be nasty, but overall I do love the sight of it and the touch of it…..

but it doesn’t look like my little pig is enjoying the snow.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Burberry sale has started

samanthakoh — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:12:58 +0000

Burberry sale for 2010 has just started today. Sale goes up to 50%. Time to pamper yourself!!!

www.uk.burberry.com

Nothing makes you gain without taking..

samanthakoh — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:16:14 +0000

In a blink of an eye, “doctor” has become my occupation for almost five months. Ideally from day one, I should have had an idea of what I want to do in the near future, i.e. which specialty to go into etc. I see how every junior doctor expressing their dreams and that “A” or “B” is what they have always wanted to do in their lives, and alternatively if “A” or “B” does not work out, they would go for “Y” or “Z” because they are interested in them as well. Well, sometimes I just stop to ponder, and wonder, and sort of envy these people because I have never really had these thoughts in my head.

Talking about “dreams”, I sometimes think it is too unrealistic to have them. I have gone through a long stage in my life where I used to have too many of them. Making myself work towards them create stress, making sure I achieve them is another stress, and finally even after I have achieved them, I would create more “dreams” that in turn create more stress. I know this may not sound right to most people, but to me it is the way to live a happier life – without too many dreams.

In these 5 months working as a doctor, I have come across my own strengths and limitations. There are certainly moments when I enjoy myself and absolutely moments when I seriously wonder why I have chosen this field. There were times when I struggled mentally and emotionally (sometimes physically when it comes to sleep deprived shifts), but I am overall very grateful with everything that has happened throughout my “workinghood” so far. Sometimes, those little supports and encouragements do mean a lot at times when I need them.

Coming back to “dreams”, I still have not found any. Right now, all I can do is to make sure I am punctual at work, efficient as a house officer, treat patients well and go home preferably on time. I make sure I spare some personal time for music and fashion, and little things that will make me happy. At least, I know I can achieve them for now. Anything more than that, I will not dream about it as yet, not until they have become a reality.